Grade 11 – TOK – Essay structure (draft)
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Descriptive column
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aspect, understanding knowledge questions, and quality of analysis of knowledge questions.
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level 5 understanding knowledge questions
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sustained focus on knowledge questions connected to the prescribed title and well chosen. developed with investigation of different perspectives- linked effectively to areas of knowledge and/or ways of knowing.
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level 5 quality of analysis of knowledge questions
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arguments are clear, supported by RLS's and effectively evaluated; counterclaims are extensively explored; implications are drawn.
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level 5 descriptive words
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cogent, accomplished, discerning, individual, lucid, insightful, compelling
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level 4 understanding knowledge questions
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focus on knowledge questions connected to the prescribed title - developed with acknowledgement of different perspectives and linked to areas of knowledge and/or ways of knowing
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level 4 quality of analysis of knowledge questions
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arguments are clear, supported by RLS's and are evaluated; some counterclaims are identified and explored.
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level 4 descriptive words
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pertinent, relevant, thoughtful, analytical, organized, credible, coherent
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level 3 understanding knowledge questions
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there is a focus on some knowledge questions connected to the prescribed title - with some development and linking to areas of knowledge and/or ways of knowing
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level 3 quality of analysis of knowledge questions
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some arguments are clear and supported by examples; some counterclaims are identified
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level 3 descriptive words
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typical, acceptable, mainstream, adequate, competent
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level 2 understanding knowledge questions
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some knowledge questions that are connected to the prescribed title are considered, but the essay is largely descriptive, with superficial or limited links to areas of knowledge and/or ways of knowing.
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level 2 quality of analysis of knowledge questions
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arguments are offered but are unclear and/or not supported by effective examples
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level 2 descriptive words
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underdeveloped, basic, superficial, derivative, rudimentary, limited
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level 1 understanding knowledge questions
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the essay has only very limited relevance to the prescribed title- relevant points are descriptive
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level 1 quality of analysis of knowledge questions
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assertions are offered but are not supported
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level 1 descriptive words
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ineffective, descriptive, incoherent, formless
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level 0
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the essay does not reach a standard described by levels 1-5 or is not a response to one of the prescribed titles on the list for the current session.
